This article is in continuation of our previous report on the status of the Champions Trophy 2025 Pakistan cricket stadiums.

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The probability of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy happening in the designated venues in Pakistan is becoming increasingly uncertain.

There are even rumours of security concerns in Pakistan which may force the tournament to be shifted to the UAE.

Nothing has been going Pakistan’s way since being awarded the hosting rights for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

From issues inside the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to political unrest and a change in PCB leadership, trouble has followed Pakistan, which has been desperate to host an ICC event after more than 28 years.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin on February 19. But there are more questions than answers at the moment, with the designated Champions Trophy venues not tournament-ready.

Multiple deadlines to complete Pakistan stadium construction work have passed and ICC is slowly losing patience with the host nation.

Scheduled to host all games except India fixtures, the tournament now is facing an imminent threat of being moved out.

Originally Scheduled in Pakistan: Growing Doubts

The event, originally scheduled to take place in Pakistan, faces growing doubts about whether the country’s infrastructure will be ready to host such a high-profile ICC tournament.

The Pakistan cricket stadiums are shockingly incomplete just weeks before the tournament begins.

Could Pakistan have avoided this?

A major reason for the delay was the decision to go for a complete overhaul of the stadium instead of doing the customary renovation of the existing infrastructure.

This meant Lahore stadium construction had to start almost from scratch. The Pakistan Cricket Board miscalculated the construction time frame.

Many ex-cricketers have also reported on the incomplete construction and raised concerns about whether the Champions Trophy 2025 venues will be ready before the tournament begins.

ICC’s Concerns and Inspection

The ICC was severely criticized for stadium readiness in America during the recently concluded ICC T20 World Cup.

The ICC will not want another USA debacle.

ICC guidelines on stadiums are stringent, and with debris and construction materials still lying in the Pakistan cricket stadiums, it will be hard for Pakistan to convince the ICC if work is substandard.

Security will also be a big concern.

Security threats in Pakistan will also be a significant concern.

A final warning has already been given to the PCB, with January 31st set as the final deadline by the ICC, as per the latest reports.

The last ICC inspection in Pakistan has not been made public, which has raised alarm bells.

ICC’s Dilemma: Will the Tournament Be Moved?

With weeks to go, cricket experts are perplexed by the ICC’s soft handling of Pakistan and the underprepared stadiums.

Have they already made up their mind to shift the tournament to another country?

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has already given its nod to be on standby to host the tournament if Pakistan fails to have the stadiums ready by the final deadline.

Unlike Pakistan, UAE Champions Trophy 2025 plans face no hosting concerns, as the country has a proven track record of hosting major ICC events and has no security concerns.

Pakistan’s Present Situation

Meeting safety requirement standards will be under severe scrutiny, even if stadium construction is completed on time.

Security threats in Pakistan remain a top priority as the country faces ongoing political unrest. Violent protests from the Balochistan province may further complicate the situation.

The tournament can be in serious jeopardy if one incident of terror act happens during the

tournament. This will seriously dent Pakistan’s cricket future.

Pakistan Army will be on a war footing to ensure the smooth conduct of the tournament but the question still arises Is Pakistan ready to host a major ICC event on its own?

Conclusion

Whether the Champions Trophy 2025 will move to the UAE or another country will be the most discussed topic in the coming days as the ICC’s final warning to Pakistan comes to an end.

The Champions Trophy logistics remain uncertain, and ICC decision on Champions Trophy relocation will shape the future of this tournament.

Whether the tournament will move to UAE or some other country will be the most discussed topic in the coming days as ICC’s final warning to Pakistan to have the stadium ready comes to an end.